Caraga Region

Hub of beautiful places of Caraga Region

Hagonoy Island Sweet Encounter, Britania, Surigao del Sur

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Pure sugary white sands at coral island!

hagonoy island, san agustin, surigao del sur

Hagonoy Island maybe far from the rest but a cute paradise surrounded with jade coloured water in the Pacific. It is one of the 24 islands and islets of Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Its pristine white sand beach shows exciting and beautiful before the eyes while slowly approaching the island. Local and international tourists will not go back to the mainland without embracing the paradise, and abuse its existence with all your senses.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

Cloud 9 as One of the Many Surfing Sites in Siargao

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Those giant waves from the ocean are full of fun and excitement!

cloud nine, general luna, siargao
source: Alan Milan

Siargao became the surfing capital of the Philippines because of Cloud 9 at General Luna. But it is not just Cloud 9, other parts of Siargao has different breaks, and started to gain fame from international surfers. Be prepared when you go for the action.

If you are beginner choose the area that is suit for you, or else go to Tuason Left.

Nevertheless, if you are skilled have some more fun and adventures jump to Barangay Pacifico.

For unisex adventures and good for beginners when small go to Jacking Horse.

Stimpies is a good for a left-hander, perfect tropical surf.

Rock Island is best for the right-hander with so much fun.

Dako waves also started gaining ground for neophytes.

There are other breaks that need to be discovered. Go for it!

Location: General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then RORO or Pumpboat for crossing the sea to the port of Dapa, then from Dapa taking a ride by jeepney or private vehicle to Cloud 9, General Luna.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by RORO for about 3 to 4 hours or pump boat for 2 to 3 hours in reaching the port of Dapa. While in Dapa, hiring a jeepney or private vehicle for at least half an hour going to Cloud 9, General Luna.

Mesmerizing Turquoise Water in Osmeña, Libjo, Dinagat Islands

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Look at the turquoise clear waters and army of rocky islands floating sweet!

osmena, libjo, dinagat islands
source: Arlen Boquilon

Libjo is a hub of Mother Nature endowed with the beautiful white sand beaches to rock island formations. This islands and rocky islets floating along the ocean in a turquoise water are such a common sights to behold, particularly in Osmeña, Libjo, Dinagat Islands. It is just another 100 hundred islands in Pangasinan, but this one blessed with scenic and panoramic attractions like the reef surrounding the islands, white sands, and turquoise water from the Pacific Ocean.

Location: Osmeña, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then ferry boat for crossing the sea to the port of San Jose of Dinagat Island, then from San Jose, another boat ride to Libjo town where beautiful beaches and islets surrounds.

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by ferry boat for an estimated one to two hours in reaching the port of San Jose. While in San Jose, you can hire a ferry boat to carry you to the beautiful beaches of Libjo.

Unique Parrot Fish from Siargao Island

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This one of the many rich species of marine life in Siargao Island. The market became the hub of fresh catch fishes around the island because of rich in marine biodiversity that touches the rim of the Pacific Ocean. Witness them near the shoreline of the island.

parrot fish, siargao islands
source: Nonat Cayomo

Siargao, not just the hub of marine life, but the tourist destinations as well. Cloud 9 is the best surfing destinations in the country, Philippines. But ther are lots of surfing sites in the islands. Other beautiful destinations such as beautiful white sand beaches, islands hopping, mountain trekking, caving, and swimming the waterfalls. But the islands dominates beautiful white sand beaches which you can see them along its coastlines.

Siargao is also the home to international anglers for being the host every year to International Game Fishing Tournament in Magpupungko, Pilar considered as the game fishing capital in the country.

Location: Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Surigao City, then RORO or Pumpboat for crossing the sea to the port of Dapa, Siargao Islands

Distance: It will take for estimated 2 to 3 hours from Butuan City to Surigao City using public utility bus or private vehicle, then from Surigao City seaport crossing the sea by RORO for about 3 to 4 hours or pump boat for 2 to 3 hours in reaching the port of Dapa, Siargao Island.

Very Fine White Sand Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

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Eclipsing the sugary white sands of Boracay!

britania group of islands and islets, san agustin, surigao del sur

Britania group of islands and islets has 24 numbers of attractions. But so much more is the very fine white sand beach it offers that compete like the nature of Boracay. Here, the little girl enjoying playing with the sands of Britania.

The turquoise waters surrounding an island and winds from the ocean are invigorating the life of visiting local and international tourists.

Location: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: Public Utility Bus or van from Butuan City to San Agustin town, then rent a boat for island hopping in Britania Group of Islands.

Distance: Estimated 3 hours of travel from Butuan City to San Agustin, then rent a boat for island hopping to Britania Group of Islands.

Habal-Habal Another Caraganon Innovation

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habal haba

The vehicle has been transformed from original composition to Caraganon innovation, and they are calling them “habal-habal” by the locals. Many of them running in the province or remote area to carry individuals who are living in the far-flung barangays. But mind you, this vehicle has of great help in the tourism industry and economic activity of the region as well.

There are lots of them having different style and composition without knowing the danger may pose to passengers. But still creativity and innovation of style produce good benefits to the end-users, with careful and discipline drivers are the most important part when travelling around Caraga Region.